Chapter 51 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to the bishop, and the church in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. It is necessary that ye should remain, for the present time, in your places of abode, as it shall be suitable to your circumstances; 2 And inasmuch as ye have lands, ye shall impart to the eastern brethren,; 3 And inasmuch as…
Chapter 52 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Revelation to Sidney, Parley, and Lemon, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Hearken unto my words, my servant Sidney, and Parley, and Lemon, for behold, verily I say unto you, that I give unto you a commandment, that you shall go and preach my gospel, which ye have received, even as ye have received…
Chapter 53 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Revelation to the elders of the church assembled at Kirtland, Ohio, May, 1831. Hearken, O ye elders of my church, and give ear to the voice of the living God; and attend to the words of wisdom which shall be given unto you, according as ye have asked and are agreed as touching the…
Chapter 54 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Revelation to the elders of the church in Kirtland, Ohio, given June, 1831. Behold, thus saith the Lord unto the elders whom he hath called and chosen, in these last days, by the voice of his spirit, saying, I the Lord will make known unto you what I will that ye shall do from…
Chapter 55 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Sidney (G.,) given in Kirtland, Ohio, June, 1831. Behold I say unto you, my servant Sidney, that I have heard your prayers, and you have called upon me, that it should be made known unto you, of the Lord your God, concerning your calling, and election in this church, which I the…
Chapter 56 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Newel (K.,) and the church in Thompson, given in Kirtland, Ohio, June, 1831. Behold, thus saith the Lord, even Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, even he who was crucified for the sins of the world. 2 Behold, verily, verily I say unto you, my servant Newel, you shall stand…
Chapter 57 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to William, given in Kirtland, Ohio, June, 1831. Behold thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant William; yea, even the Lord of the whole earth, 2 Thou art called and chosen and after thou hast 130 been baptized by water, which if you do with an eye single to my glory, you…
Chapter 58 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Revelation to the church, and certain elders, given in Kirtland, Ohio, June, 1831. Hearken O ye people which profess my name, saith the Lord your God, for behold mine anger is kindled against the rebellious, and they 131 shall know my arm and mine indignation in the day of visitation and of wrath upon…
Chapter 59 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 6 minutesA Revelation to the elders of the church, assembled on the land of Zion, given August, 1831. Hearken O ye elders of the church, and give hear of my word, and learn of me what I will concerning you, and also concerning this land unto which I have sent you: 2 For verily I say…
Chapter 60 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutes140 CHAPTER LX. A Revelation to the church, given in Zion, August, 1831. Behold, blessed saith the Lord, are they who have come up into this land with an eye single to my glory, according to my commandments: 2 For them that live shall inherit the earth, and them that die shall rest from all…